5 Day Himalayan Harmony Yoga Retreat in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, India
Yoga Retreat in India
Join Shrikutir Wellness in the serene Himalayas, at the sacred land of Uttarakhand - Devbhoomi, where saints meditate and nature radiates purity. This retreat is your chance to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover your inner self through yoga, meditation, and ancient practices. Come home to yourself in the lap of the Himalayas.
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Highlights
- 5 days of inner bliss and transformation
- Sound healing and chanting sessions
- Advanced yoga Nidra meditations
- Chakra balancing, pranayama, and more practices
- Visits to sacred sites
- Connection to other like-minded people
- 4 nights of ashram accommodation
- Daily vegetarian full-board meals
Skill level
- Beginner
Yoga styles
5 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
You will be accommodated at the Tapovan Kuti Ashram, abode of Swami Tapovan Maharaj, in a twin-sharing room.
Program
Himalayan Harmony Yoga Retreat: “Reconnect. Heal. Transform.”
Retreat highlights:
- 5 days of pure inner bliss and transformation - wisdom, healing, and immersive experience
- Tapovan Kuti Ashram - abode of Swami Tapovan Maharaj, a unique sacred space that will accelerate your quest to reveal your full potential
- Advanced yoga Nidra meditations - awaken inner light, release and conquer fears and phobias, heal, connect and return to the self, connect with your real self, balance life, and create a beautiful and your best future through 10 different yoga Nidra meditations
- Sound healing and chakra balancing - raise your vibration and return to resonance with the healing frequency to help you
- Powerful practices - pranayama, pineal gland activation, ho’oponopono, gratitude, journaling, satsang
- Nature connection - walks, Ganga meditation, visit to sacred Gangotri Dham and Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Seva - Sadhu Bhandhara; serving holy saints with love; seva of the sadhus by hosting a bhandara (one-time meal) and finally surrendering and letting go of everything with the havan connecting with the agni tatva (fire element)
- Simple yogic living - kriyas, chanting, havan, sharing circles, and soulful stillness amidst the Himalayas
- Simple yoga practices - including shuddhi kriyas, chanting, breathing practices (pranayama), meditation, kirtan, and satsang question and answer
- Experiencing your sacred stillness and transforming by meditating at the banks of the Ganges in Uttarkashi and Gangotri Dham (one of the Chardham)
- Visit to Kashi Vishwanath temple - a spiritual pilgrimage
- Satsang question and answer with Swami Devatmananda (resident acharya - Tapovan Kuti Ashram)
Retreat plan
- Day 1 - 28th October - Arrival at the ashram, inauguration, introduction
- Day 2 Retreat program and trek
- Day 3 Retreat program, havan, and Sadhu Bhandara
- Day 4 Visit to Gangotri Dham
- Day 5 - 1st November - Retreat program, Kashi Vishwanath Darshan at 06:00, and departure - travel back home with a divine experience
Day plan
- 06:00 - 06:30 Neti and lemon water
- 06:30 - 07:00 Chanting
- 07:00 - 08:15 Simple yoga practice
- 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
- 10:00 -12:00 Yoga Nidra and sound healing session
- 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
- 13:30 - 15:00 Rest
- 15:00 - 15:30 Tea
- 15:45 - 16:45 Yoga Nidra and sound healing session
- 17:15 - 18:15 Ganga Vihar - Meditate at the Ganga
- 18:30 - 19:15 Aarti at the ashram
- 19:30 - 20:15 Satsang question and answer
- 20:30 - 21:30 Dinner
- 21:30 Retire
Included excursions
- Day 3 Trek
- Day 4 Havan and Sadhu Bhandara
- Day 5 Visit to Gangotri Dham
Instructors
Beena Ahuja
Beena is an experienced yoga therapist and yoga teacher, registered with The Yoga Alliance at RYS 200 and E-RYT 500 levels. She has done her Master’s in Yoga and holds various qualification certificates in yoga, naturopathy, and Ayurvedic sciences from Kerala. Specialises in Sukshma Kriyas, asana, pranayama, Yoga Nidra, yoga therapy, naturopathy, and Ayurvedic panchakarma, allied therapies, and sound healing. She has over 10 years of experience teaching yoga and Yoga Nidra.
Retreat location
Uttarkashi literally means “North Kashi (Varanasi),” and is a shrine considered as sacred as Varanasi. Situated on the banks of the Bhagirathi River, it is the gateway to the shrines hidden deeper in the Himalayas and is renowned as the home of the sage Renuka, mother of the Legendary Sage Parashurama.
Tapovan Kuti Ashram, Uttarkashi
This is the Eternal Home of Pujya Swami Tapovan Maharaj, built by Pujya Swami Chimmayananda, Chinmaya Mission.
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Uttarkashi
Sri Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the oldest and most sacred temples in Uttarkashi, situated on the bank of the river Bhagirathi. The temple offers a spectacular view of the river Bhagirathi along with the surrounding mountains. It is a part of many Char Dham Yatra itineraries, which helps pilgrims to visit this temple along with the famous Chardham.
Shakti temple
Devi Shakti Temple is in the courtyard of Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The main attraction of this temple is a Trishul located there. It is believed and said about this Trishul that it has always been installed there.
There is no description of when it was established there, but many mythological stories related to it are popular. It is said that this trend is so special that no one can move it even with all their strength, and one can feel the vibrations in it by just touching it with a finger. This trident is very special, and it is believed to be the trident of Goddess Durga, which has been situated there since ancient times.
Vimleshwar Temple
Situated at the top of Varunavat Parvat. According to the Skand Puran, Lord Prasuram praised Lord Shiva at this place to cool down his anger. Lord Shiva was pleased with Lord Prashuram's prayer and, according to Prashuram's wish, decided to stay at this place in the form of a Shivlinga. Until then, this place was famous by the name of Vimleshwar Mahadev.
It is believed that the wishes of all those who go there are fulfilled. It's a beautiful temple between trees of devdar and pine. The temple's structure is compared with the Kedarnath temple. Hence, it's like mini Kedarnath.
Gangotri Dham
Gangotri, in Uttarakhand, is one of the Char Dham, which are considered important pilgrimages for Hindus. It is the highest temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga. The holy River Ganges originates from the Gangotri glacier, located there, and is called Bhagirathi. The main attraction in Gangotri is the Gangotri Temple, where Goddess Ganga is worshipped.
Distances
- Jolly Grant Airport - 170 kilometers, about four hours and 15 minutes
- Haridwar railway stations and Rishikesh railway stations - 180 kilometers, about four hours and 30 minutes
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Ashram sattvic food is included, and is vegetarian only.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
Things to do (optional)
- Your personal travel to any other place apart from the program stay
- If you do any shopping or eating outside, that will be at your own cost
Spa treatments
No spa treatments are available in the ashram.
What's included
- The retreat program
- 5 nights accommodation
- Daily full-board meals
What's not included
- Flights
- Transportation (reaching the ashram and going back from the ashram to your personal destination)
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 104 per person
Jolly Grant Airport
65 km away from your destination
Arrival by plane
Please book your flight to arrive at Jolly Grant Airport (DED). Transfer from this airport is not included but can be arranged for an additional cost.
Most major airlines, domestic and international, are available.
Arrival by train
Haridwar railway stations and Rishikesh railway stations are connected by rail to all main cities in India. Then, travel by taxi / bus.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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